ART CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS

Led by our Life Enrichment Team, “Art for Everyone” classes are for all ability and skill levels. Drop in to learn new techniques and build collaborative art with your neighbors.

UPCOMING CURRICULUM MAY INCLUDE:

Block printing holiday ornaments: Create your own block print ornaments, unique and custom, handmade pieces for the holidays. Perfect gifts for family and friends, although we won’t judge you if you decide to keep them for yourself!

Pour painting: Acrylic Paint Pouring is a fluid painting technique used to create art by pouring paint onto a canvas. Many methods can be used to apply the paint to the canvas. The Acrylic Pouring technique allows artists to apply color in puddles, pools, and marble-like patterns. It is particularly popular with novices, as it allows artists to create quick paintings with dramatic, contemporary results.

Jewelry making: Create lightweight bracelets, necklaces, and more using easy-to-use colorful gemstones. Create your own fashionable baubles or craft a gift for a friend! This is led by Biba Designs, and open to all skill levels. You will be amazed by the exquisite, wearable results.

Abstract painting: Abstract art focuses on achieving an effect rather than presenting a strict likeness. Often referred to as modern art, abstract art has no clear rules for the imaginative artist who incorporates shapes, forms, colors, and textures into powerful works of art. The popularity of abstract art lies in its ability to help people gain new perspectives through imagination, tossing away the limiting confines of reality.

Midcentury modern mobile-making: Mobiles are no longer reserved for cooing babies or stuffy art collectors. Instead, they’re hitting the market in chic shapes, stylish color combos, and unique materials that’ll transform these items into very modern, grown-up design accents. When it comes to choosing a spot for your mobile, take advantage of any airy spots your home offers up, like unused corners or bare windowsills.

Monday Ceramics with Meg

Join University of Michigan Penny Stamps

School of Art and Design alum Meg Gizzi and create your own pinch pot and slabwork bowls, vases, trays and more. Beginners welcome.

Open Pottery Studio

Self-organized time to finish residents’ own independent projects.

Maker Works

Maker Works was established in 2011 to bring a focus back to making things. In their 14,000 square foot building you'll find: a great selection of tools for wood, metal, textiles, plastic, jewelry, and electronics; instruction on the safe and efficient use of these tools; space to make things, and; a welcoming community of interesting, creative people making things. Enjoy this exclusive sand casting workshop from Maker Works artisans.

Community Service Art Programs

CREATE ART WITH A PURPOSE!

Artistic pieces, suggested by the residents and the Life Enrichment Team, crafted throughout November and December, will be made available for sale in the All Seasons Ann Arbor Holiday Shop! All the proceeds will go towards local charitable efforts to reduce homelessness in Washtenaw County. Share your talents and artistic skills with the community during these art workshops, while supporting the Robert J. Delonis Center, which works with the most vulnerable during the holidays. For more information on this local organization, please visit www.annarborshelter.org.